I’m going through a bout of shingles right now. The blisters and scabs have gone but there is a spot on my right side that is SO painful. It feels like I was scalded with hot water and there is a jabbing pain that begins as soon as I get up in the morning and does not go away. It only lets up if I put pressure on it…. like holding my hand on it….but I can’t go around all day with my hand on my side.

My doctor has me on valacyclovir, prednisone and gabapentin. The gabapentin is supposed to be for the pain and I began it on March 15. It is now March 23rd and I have had NO relief from this pain. Has anyone else had this same pain and taken this same medication for it? Do I have to wait a long time for it to work or is it just NOT working for me? Also, has anyone else had results for their pain with something else?

Thanks a bunch!!!